Meet Our Team!

Christine Stoutenburg, LPC


Psychotherapist

Life may be stressful and overwhelming at times. I can help you with learning to enjoy life more rather than being stuck in the hard times. With over 20 years of experience, I am able to help you find different strategies for how to worry less and do more “self care.” I offer both individual and couples therapy as well as family therapy, if needed. My treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness. I work with teens, adults, and older adults on anxiety, depression, grieving, relationships, perinatal, postpartum, divorce, self esteem, & trauma.

My goal in therapy is to help clients identify their negative thoughts, feelings, behaviors, anxiety triggers, & past traumas. It is my hope to be a part of your therapeutic journey and help you achieve your personal goals. I am a therapist with kids, step kids, been married, divorced, & part of a blended family. Life is beautiful and messy at the same time!

I am passionate about empowering and aiding clients to be their own advocates to improve their overall wellness. I’m here to listen and offer and support you through your journey. I offer a supportive and safe environment for you to feel at ease with sharing, learning new tools and strategies to improve your toughest challenges in life.

I have completed the Gottman Method Couples Therapy – Level 1 and Level 2 training and am also certified in Perinatal Loss as well as Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorder (PMAD).

Christine is accepting new clients residing in GA and IL with immediate availability!

Christine accepts BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, UHC, and self pay clients.

Credentials

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Illinois

Licensed Processional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia

Education

Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling-Capella University

Bachelors of Arts in Social Work-Carthage College

Insurances

Christine is accepting clients in IL with BCBS, Aetna, and Cigna!

Want to join our team? We’re hiring!

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

-Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field, from a CACREP accredited college or university

-Must be licensed and hold active license

  • -LPC, LSW, PsyD, PhD in GA (LPCA or MSW but will need supervision and supervisor to sign off on notes.

  • -LPC, LCPC, LCSW, PsyD, PhD in IL (MSW will need supervisor and someone to sign off notes)

-Must be willing to be paneled on at least 2 insurance panels; Lotus Wellness Counseling will assist in the credentialing process -Must be available to attend occasional marketing/networking events/supervision

-Position will start as a part time position, with the potential of obtaining a full-time case load. Part time employees see about 10 clients per week, whereas full time employees see 25 or more clients per week. (ideal candidates will be available for varying hours to include some mornings and some evenings)

-Must be willing to provide virtual therapy (and maybe in-person in the future)

-Must be able to effectively communicate with in-house staff

-Must be motivated, flexible and receptive

-Must be coachable and able to receive feedback

ESSENTIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

-Must be equipped and trained in interdisciplinary treatment planning by completing comprehensive psychosocial assessment, reassessment, and crisis intervention and consultation

-Have an excellent working knowledge of developmental milestones and family dynamics from psychological, sociological, and cultural perspectives

-Ideal candidates will have specializations in LGBTQ+ populations

-Ideal candidates will be able to work with children, adolescents, and/or adults

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCES

-Clinician with extensive experience (2-3 years)

Candidates must be willing to work on a multiple-disciplinary team and seek consultation from internal clinicians or other community members as needed

-Excellent use of EHR system, and comfortable with technology, email, and the use of G Suite (Google/Gmail)

-Effective communication skills, emotional regulation and a collaborative team player

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and any other supporting documents by emailing it to admin@lotuswellnesscounseling.com